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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Donna Ferguson

‘Pace yourself’: lessons for King Charles on working in your 70s

Charles examines fine engraving as he chats to artisans at the Copper Works at Newlyn Harbour near Penzance in July this year.
Charles examines fine engraving as he chats to artisans at the Copper Works at Newlyn Harbour near Penzance in July this year. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images

The biggest challenge for those, like the King, who are working in their 70s is adapting to change, according to David Smith, 73, who, for the past 20 years, has been chief officer of the men’s charity, 15 Square.

“I think a lot of people get into their 70s and say ‘I’ve always done it this way and this is how I’m always going to do it’,” says Smith, who is the same age as Charles. “And that is a recipe for disaster. You have to embrace change.”

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